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Overview

Have a Pra-ha moment in the city of spires

Prague, the capital of Czech Republic

Prague is the most important city and the capital of Czech Republic. The city has a mysterious feel where the past is mixed with modernity. Prague has been host to several artists and important personalities such as Arcimboldo, Mozart, Copernicus, Galileo, and Tycho de Brahe. A walk in the city will allow you to feel the magic of its past. Discover the city’s monuments, museums, galleries and other landmarks. For fabulous views over Prague, climb up to the monk’s vineyards near the fabulous St Vitus Cathedral. While here visit the unique Toy Museum and you’ll see the relics and playthings which previous generations enjoyed.

Coming by train to Prague means that you will get off at the Prague railway station (Praha hlavní nádraží‎). From there you can go to the Wenceslaus Square (Václavské náměstí) and have a look at the National Museum Building along with the the memorial of Jan Palach, a student who became a martyr to protest against the human rights restrictions during the communist regime. Continue to the historic centre to see a unique set of monuments and landmarks. Strolling along the Royal Way (Královská cesta), you will arrive to the Powder Tower (Prašná brána), which was used as a gunpowder storage space in the 17th century. On the Celetná Street, you will find the House of the Black Madonna (Dům u Černé matky Boží) which is now a small museum of cubism.

Traditional Czech dumplings and meat at good prices are easy to find – try wild boar with gingerbread dumplings. The Propaganda bar on Michalská 12 is a 500sq metre cave filled with over 200 original socialist-realist artefacts, yummy food and a great selection of international beers.

Tread the Czech capital’s cobbled ground and you’ll find art galleries, ceramics and shops selling all varieties of absinth – a local speciality. You’ll find souvenirs amongst the famed statues on the Charles Bridge and if not, the Nový Smíchov Shopping Centre has over 150 different outlets.

The city’s tourist office has a helpful personnel, insider information and tips as well as handy maps and brochures. The city’s tourist office also arranges tours and excursions and is a focal point for local accommodation.

Getting to and from Prague

To Prague

From
Amsterdam

14:16

From
Frankfurt

09:27

From
Berlin

04:27

From
Munich

05:42

From
Zurich

14:49

From
Vienna

04:31

From
Budapest

06:56

From
Basel

13:08

From
Cologne

10:49

From
Hamburg

06:49

From
Krakow

08:40

From
Dusseldorf

11:15

From
Dresden

02:21

From
Warsaw

07:59

From
Heidelberg

10:58

From
Bratislava

04:11

From
Freiburg

12:23

From
Mannheim

10:22

From
Karlsruhe

11:17

From
Linz

04:56

From
Utrecht

13:48

From
Odense

12:49

From
Bad Schandau

01:49

From
Kutna Hora Hlavni

01:31

From
Arnhem

13:10

From
Marianske L

02:15

From
Offenburg

11:51

From
Duisburg

11:31

From
Cheb

02:33

From
Hranice Na Morave

02:53

From
Wiener Neustadt

05:17

From
Regensburg

04:09

From
Leipzig

03:26

From
Breclav

03:16

From
Kolding

10:14

From
Prerov

02:51

From
Bohumin

03:16

From
Wuppertal

10:03

From
Kosice

08:26

From
Brno

02:42

From
Pardubice

00:59

From
Furth I Wald

02:52

From Prague

To
Dresden

02:16

To
Bad Schandau

02:39

To
Pardubice

02:51

To
Marianske L

02:51

To
Hranice Na Morave

02:53

To
Furth I Wald

02:57

To
Brno

03:26

To
Prerov

04:36

To
Berlin

04:46

To
Zebrzydowice

05:22

To
Leipzig

05:31

To
Bohumin

05:58

To
Zilina.

06:17

To
Vienna

06:32

To
Landshut

06:32

To
Bratislava

06:32

To
Hamburg

07:04

To
Puchov

07:59

To
Breclav

08:27

To
Budapest

09:17

To
Frankfurt

09:30

To
Mannheim

10:14

To
Dortmund

10:18

To
Krakow

10:21

To
Heidelberg

10:29

To
Villach

10:36

To
Wuppertal

11:09

To
Karlsruhe

11:11

To
Cologne

11:45

To
Offenburg

11:51

To
Poprad Tatry

12:21

To
Dusseldorf

12:25

To
Freiburg

12:36

To
Duisburg

12:41

To
Kolding

13:03

To
Basel

13:25

To
Kosice

13:41

To
Arnhem

14:17

To
Ljubljana

14:23

To
Zurich

14:48

To
Utrecht

15:03

To
Amsterdam

15:34

To
Moscow

33:29

Train Station(s)

Trains are a convenient way of reaching many towns and cities throughout Europe. The majority of cities in Europe have a minimum of one train station, while larger, more populated cities have two or more stations. Train stations, in general, are located in the heart of the city. Review the map below to get an idea of where the train station(s) in Prague can be found.

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